
Overview
Course description
The VAPT training course provides a deep dive into the methodologies and tools used in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, offering participants practical experience in simulating cyber-attacks, identifying security gaps, and implementing effective remediation strategies.
This course guides participants through the entire VAPT process, from initial reconnaissance to detailed reporting, emphasizing the importance of ethical hacking practices and adherence to industry standards in protecting an organization’s digital assets.
Designed for cybersecurity professionals, the VAPT training course blends technical instruction with real-world scenarios, enabling participants to develop the expertise needed to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Tools Covered in this course

Candidates who can enroll for this course
Cybersecurity Professionals: Individuals working in cybersecurity roles looking to enhance their skills in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
IT Security Analysts: Professionals responsible for monitoring and maintaining an organization’s security posture who want to deepen their understanding of VAPT methodologies.
Network and System Administrators: IT administrators who manage and secure networks and systems, aiming to learn how to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Ethical Hackers and Penetration Testers: Individuals with a background in ethical hacking who wish to formalize and expand their penetration testing expertise.
Security Consultants: Consultants who provide security advisory services and want to add VAPT to their skill set to better serve their clients.
Software Developers: Developers interested in learning how to secure their applications by understanding common vulnerabilities and how attackers exploit them.
Compliance and Risk Management Professionals: Those responsible for ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations, who need a strong grasp of VAPT to effectively assess and manage risk.
Students and Graduates: Individuals pursuing degrees in cybersecurity, computer science, or related fields, looking to specialize in VAPT as they enter the job market.
IT Managers and Executives: Decision-makers in IT and security who want to understand the technical aspects of VAPT to better oversee and direct security initiatives within their organizations.
Anyone Interested in Cybersecurity: Individuals with a basic understanding of IT and a strong interest in pursuing a career in cybersecurity, specifically in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
Objective of this course
The objective of the VAPT course is to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively identify, assess, and exploit vulnerabilities within IT systems, enabling them to enhance an organization’s security posture by understanding and mitigating potential threats through a structured and methodical approach to vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. The course aims to develop expertise in using industry-standard tools, conducting thorough security assessments, and providing actionable remediation strategies, all while adhering to ethical hacking principles and compliance standards.
Understanding Vulnerabilities: Equip participants with a deep understanding of common vulnerabilities and how they are exploited in real-world scenarios.
Mastering VAPT Tools: Provide hands-on experience with industry-standard tools used for vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
Conducting Comprehensive Security Assessments: Teach participants how to conduct thorough security assessments of networks, applications, and systems.
Developing Remediation Strategies: Enable participants to recommend effective remediation strategies to mitigate identified vulnerabilities
.Enhancing Ethical Hacking Skills: Promote ethical hacking practices and ensure participants understand the legal and ethical implications of penetration testing.
Improving Incident Response: Strengthen the ability to respond to security incidents by understanding potential attack vectors and mitigation techniques.
Achieving Compliance: Ensure participants can align VAPT activities with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Conclusion
The VAPT training course equips participants with essential skills to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities through comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing tools, while emphasizing practical applications with hands on experience, ethical practices, and effective reporting with real time scenarios of organization’s overall security posture.
Course Features
- Lectures 104
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 45 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
Curriculum
- 18 Sections
- 104 Lessons
- 45 Hours
- 1. Introduction to the VAPT5
- 1.0SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) – Phases & SSDLC (Secure Software Development Life Cycle)
- 1.1Types of Testing & types of hackers
- 1.2Cybersecurity, PT (Penetration Testing) – Types & Phases
- 1.3CIA Triad & USF (Unified Security Framework) Client-Server Communication
- 1.4Overview and basics of VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing)
- Security standards and methodologies3
- Critical aspects of analyzing application flow and functionality3
- Key web application technologies and concepts:10
- 4.0Http Request methods & Response codes
- 4.1Http General headers & Security Headers
- 4.22 tier & 3- tier Architecture
- 4.3Difference Between Encoding, Encryption, and Hashing
- 4.4HTTP Proxy and different types of proxies
- 4.5Encoding schemes (URL, unicode, base64, Hex etc)
- 4.6Web Spidering
- 4.7Hidden parameters, Discovering hidden content
- 4.8Identifying client and server side technologies
- 4.9Identifying entry points for user
- Input Authentication Testing:14
- 5.0About Authentication Process Cycle
- 5.1Understanding different login patterns
- 5.2Introduction of Burp Suite
- 5.3Authentication Bypass using SQL payloads
- 5.4Login Brute force
- 5.5User Enumeration and Hard Coded Credentials
- 5.6Insecure Logout Implementation
- 5.7Strict Transport Security Not Enforced
- 5.8Testing OTP Length, Duration & Rate Limitation
- 5.9Mobile/Email OTP Bombing
- 5.10Leakage of OTP in Later Response
- 5.11Response Tampering OTP Bypass
- 5.12Testing IDOR – Token Based Authentication
- 5.13Sending User Credentials using GET method
- Testing the User Registration Process5
- Testing Password Reset Functionality5
- Sensitive Data Exposure6
- 8.0About Sensitive Data Exposure depending on Application Category
- 8.1Insecure Error Handling
- 8.2Information disclosure via metadata
- 8.3Insecure communication channel
- 8.4Hidden/sensitive directories & files in robots.txt
- 8.5Return of sensitive information in later responses (example: password, otp, other user’s private/sensitive information)
- API Communication4
- Testing for Cookie Attacks6
- Headers & Policy Scrutiny5
- Session Management Issues3
- Testing for Authorization testing5
- Data Validation Testing3
- Injection attacks and Testing for Server Side Issues5
- Business Logic Issues14
- 16.0About different payment methods Integration
- 16.1About Payment Tampering Method
- 16.2Straight Forward Payment Tampering
- 16.3Add-on Based Payment Tampering
- 16.4Coupon Based Payment Tampering
- 16.5Longitude and Latitude based payment tampering (In Case of CAB booking, if validation process depends on Long & Lat)
- 16.6Failure to Success Journey
- 16.7HTTP Parameter pollution (In case of Amount parameter)
- 16.8Getting High Benefits Features with Low Benefit cost (In case of Feature id)
- 16.9Test with Fake DC/CC with CVV
- 16.10Sensitive information Leakage
- 16.11Insecure Direct Object Reference (Getting Booking & Billing Details, in case of E-Comers application)
- 16.12Testing IDOR (In case QR Code generated based on ID value)
- 16.13Bypassing Attaching Mandatory Entities
- Testing for Security Misconfiguration3
- Miscellaneous and Other Vulnerabilities5